5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253, US
(480) 948-1700
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About JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

Historic JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn dates back to 1936 and is set on 125 acres at the base of Camelback Mountain. This 425-room and suite property in a pueblo-style features a spa, tennis courts, heated outdoor pools, garden terraces and desert hiking trails. Camelback Golf Club features two 18-hole courses, the Padre (designed by Arthur Hills) and Ambiente (by Dana Fry and Jason Straka). In addition to these championship courses, there is also a small pitch 'n putt golf course onsite. Dining is highlighted by Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar, while Rita's Cantina & Bar is more casual with a southwest flair. Spa and poolside dining is also available. The golf club has American cuisine at Acacia. Spacious guest rooms feature outdoor living spaces and kitchenettes. Onsite car rental is available as well as 127,500 square feet of meeting space is available for large groups.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres125
Year Opened1936
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Fine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolAdults Only
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

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4.5
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great conditions, tough course

Long fairways and tees with a few carries needed. Wonderful conditions. Beautiful views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great conditions for the summer

Always a pleasure playing this course. They’ve done an excellent job of maintaining the course during the summer and it shows. A very fun track that is made for distance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Ambiente

Course is always in pretty solid shape in the summer. Late tee time but still could be a little cheaper but that's just what you get in PV. Greens are always so nice in summer though, since they don't overseed them in the winter. One of my fav courses to play in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Phenomenal Condition

The course was in peak shape. Really enjoyed the round and the company. We did have a few slow playing groups ahead of us, but got the round in just in time before the haboob hit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Staff was beyond amazing. Course was in great shape. It was myself, another single and 2 members. We finished 18 in under 3.5 hours as the first group out. Will definitely be back when I’m in town again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

We have played this course a couple times in the past. We have never been disappointed in the course but this year, it is in the best shape ever .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Love this course!

Love the course and the overall facility! Great shape for AZ summer and can't wait to be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great conditions

I let some young guys talk me into playing from the tips. The day was hot as heck! I still beat them by over 10 strokes. For the price, the course played so well. Everything was great and it took us around 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, great condition

The course was in great shape and the pace or of play was fantastic. Can’t wait to get back and play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Links

Great course! Really maintained well even in the middle of the summer! It's expensive but gorgeous

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Water!

The title is actually a bit of a misnomer. There was water on the course, but it is water fountains every three holes, and the water is hot! When I made the turn after hole nine, I swung by the starter/cart return and no one was there to get ice or bottled water. And the snack shack was not open. Other than that, it was a great time. I love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced. Lousy conditions. Poor service.

Condition: Tee boxes & fairways were inconsistent. Some were wet & mushy, some were sandy & grainy, and some had crabgrass all over. The rough & fairway around the greens were aweful; dried compacted dirt with more crabgrass. The greens were actually pretty nice though; receptive and fast.

Layout: Unimpressive. It felt like a slightly improved municiple course. Definitely not worth what we paid. There are many courses nearby with better layouts in much better condition that charge less.

Service: Bag boys, proshop attendee & beverage cart were all friendly & helpful. Starter & ranger were unprofessional & rude. Everyone in my group arrived about 20-30 min before our tee time. Starter came up to our cart as we were getting ready to head to the first tee & said we were “on the tee box & running late”. This was 9 minutes before our tee time as we were about to pull away anyways. As we drove by him on our way up, he said “we need you guys to hurry up & play fast today” as if it had been a problem before. *We’ve never played here before and, when we got to the first tee, we had to wait for the group in front us. On the course, the ranger hounded us every time he drove by. We finished right behind the group infront of us & played in 3:50, which for a Saturday on a public course, is pretty good & well under their expected pace of play.

If you want to be overcharged, harassed by staff & play a dog track with nice greens, this is the course for you.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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